Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Petrol 1397cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 130,008 miles on the clock, averaging 11,283 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 FMA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 130,008 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 11,283 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 FMA |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1397cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 FMA
What car is DE53 FMA?
DE53 FMA is a black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 FMA?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 FMA was 130,008 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 FMA passed its MOT?
DE53 FMA has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2016.
Is DE53 FMA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 FMA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DE53 FMA?
DE53 FMA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.